Chamblee, GA vs Melrose Park, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 17.2). Chamblee leads in median household income ($76,682 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 31,841 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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C
73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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